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1 day ago · Growing up in Singapore, many of us Millennials and Gen Z learned about our nation’s history and governance through social studies and national education. These lessons often focused on Singapore’s rapid rise from a struggling nation to a global powerhouse, with much of the spotlight on Lee Kuan Yew. When I was in my teens,

Jan 23, 2025 · The cut-off yield on the latest 1-year Singapore T-bill auction on 23 January rose to 2.95% What happened? I've been eagerly awaiting the results of the latest 1-year Singapore T-bill auction, as there have been questions in the Beansprout community about whether it is better to apply for the 6-month or 1-year T-bill. Recently, we have seen the cut-off yield on the 6-month Singapore T-bill ...

Jan 5, 2025 · Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, I spent the last few days of 2024 reflecting on the changes ahead and how we can best prepare for them. First up, for working adults, CPF contribution changes take effect from 1 January 2025. We break down what this means for your take-home pay and retirement planning.

Jan 18, 2025 · The Singapore T-bill yield fell and stocks bounced as inflation eased. Everywhere I go these days, conversations seem to start with the relentless monsoon rains—and the endless struggle of drying laundry. Similarly, the financial calendar has been pouring in with key updates to kickstart the year: T-Bill Yields: The 6-month Singapore T-bill auction saw its cut-off

1 day ago · There are certain projects in Singapore that consistently rank in the top five to ten for gross rental yield. From time to time, inquiries arise regarding these projects, asking why they are so special and why they never seem to move from the top of the list. Our short answer? They’re cutting corners (we explain

What happened? It seems like T-bills are back in favour again with the record amount of T-bill applications in the previous auction. Amidst my Lunar...

Dec 26, 2024 · This post was created in partnership with POSB. All views and opinions expressed in this article are Beansprout's objective and professional opinions. What happened? As we get to the end of 2024, I’ve been thinking about my financial journey so far this year. After all, this was a year where we saw fair sizeable shifts

Sep 30, 2024 · This article was created in partnership with ASEAN Exchanges. The views and opinions expressed are Beansprout's objective and professional opinions. What Happened? Singapore’s economy has been resilient in the face of global geopolitical and economic uncertainties. Reflecting this strength, Singapore’s GDP grew by 2.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2024, extending the 3.0% growth

Nov 29, 2024 · We recently held a webinar to share our thoughts on Singapore REITs. Here's what you need to know about their outlook. What happened? Singapore REITs have experienced significant volatility in recent months. After rebounding in anticipation of the US Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, their share prices have since declined by close to 10% and